The Redford Township Police Department lockdown was prompted by a civilian bringing an inert hand grenade for disposal, leading to a response from the bomb squad. Authorities reiterated warnings not to handle or bring explosives to police stations.

DTE Energy is installing smart reclosers in Detroit to reduce power outages and increase safety by detecting and de-energizing downed lines, aiming to halve outage duration by 2029.

A Michigan man faces arson charges for setting fire to a bar in Rapid River while people were inside. The pub reopened its outdoor area shortly after the incident.

Sterling Heights Police Department offers a Citizen's Police Academy to educate locals on police operations through a 30-hour course of lectures, tours, and practical experiences.

Online vigilante "Skeeter Jean" aided in the arrest of two men in Port Huron, Michigan, for trying to meet a minor for sexual purposes, one of whom was armed without a license.

A motorcyclist was critically injured in Pontiac, Michigan, when a car turned into his path. Both drivers were hospitalized, and the incident is under investigation.

Michigan residents Shelley Letzer and Kirk Lanam face charges for allegedly embezzling funds from an 87-year-old using a fraudulent power of attorney.

A pontoon boat caused a hit-and-run collision on Grand Traverse Bay, with authorities and the Coast Guard searching for it post-incident. No injuries were reported.

Michigan's 35th District will have a special state senate election following the resignation of Kristen McDonald Rivet, with a primary on Feb 3, 2026, and a general election on May 5, 2026, as announced by Governor Whitmer.

The Michigan State Fair ramps up security after last year's fatal shooting, with added police, cameras, and a 14-year-old's unsolved murder case prompting a $2,500 reward for tips.

Detroit Police are looking for missing 17-year-old Dajenea Moore and have asked for public assistance. She was last seen on August 27, near Oakman Blvd.

Lansing man, Leslie Buck, sentenced to two years probation and jail time for filing fraudulent grant applications and perjury involving a computer crime.

Sunny weather with comfortable temperatures is predicted for Detroit leading into Labor Day, with highs in the low to mid-70s and calm winds shifting east. A chance of showers is forecasted for midweek.